071115-N-7883G-020 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 15, 2007) Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) personnel observe an F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195, launch from the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). The ship is participating in ANNUALEX 19G, the maritime component of the exercise Keen Sword 08. The exercise is designed to increase interoperability between the and JSDF and to increase their ability to effectively and mutually respond to a regional crisis situation. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seama


071115-N-7883G-020 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 15, 2007) Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) personnel observe an F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195, launch from the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). The ship is participating in ANNUALEX 19G, the maritime component of the exercise Keen Sword 08. The exercise is designed to increase interoperability between the and JSDF and to increase their ability to effectively and mutually respond to a regional crisis situation. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kyle D. Gahlau (Released) US Navy 071115-N-7883G-020 Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) personnel observe an F-A-18C Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195, launch from the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk


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